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2009-06-04
By Judith Pannebaker
Margaret Paradee promised a surprise announcement during her “business-after-hours” mixer on Thursday, May 28.
2009-06-04
Local participation increased in Medina River Cleanup
By Bob Brischetto
As many as 177 people from 26 Texas towns removed more than two tons of steel, 53 pounds of aluminum cans and a large dumpster of trash of all kind from during the 9th annual Medina River Cleanup on May 2
2009-06-04
Alkek “super” student set to conquer world of science
By Stephanie Parker
Even though the scientific use of a ruler brought Brian and Cinda Farrell to Bandera three years ago, they disclaim credit for their super-scientist student, son Justin Farrell, 10.
2009-06-04
Medina Inn – rooted in history, updated for comfort & delight
By Stephanie Parker
When he was 90 years old, Civil War Veteran George Wilson Banta was asked why he was still planting pear trees in the orchard behind his Medina home off Highway 16 north.
2009-06-04
Bandera honors first responders
Contributed
According to Bandera County EMS Director Cindy Martin, the week of Sunday, May 17, through Saturday, May 23, had been set aside as EMS Week
2009-06-04
Art show to help send Hannah ‘down under’
By Judith Pannebaker
A fundraising art show will be held from 8:30 am until 3 pm, Saturday, June 20, at the Medina Community Center on Highway 16 North in Medina.
2009-06-04
Kiwanis distribute books to area’s young students
Contributed
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Bandera County recently distributed approximately 144 books to all the pre-kindergarten and Head Start children of Bandera County Public Schools.
2009-06-04
Rev. Joel Garcia and wife Mary celebrated 60 years of marriage in April. The couple met and married at Templo Bautista in San Antonio on April 13, 1949
2009-06-11
Blind skydiver urges others “live your dream”
By Stephanie Parker
Bandera resident Cathy Clamon celebrated her 53rd birthday by skydiving through Skydive San Marcos. She is blind.
2009-06-11
PDLC works hard to make your work easier
By Stephanie Parker
Paul Lamascus grew up custom farming in Floresville and moved to Pipe Creek more than 10 years ago after determining that the Texas Hill Country more closely matched his lifestyle expectations.
2009-06-11
New school immunization requirements announced
Contributed
Changes to school immunization requirements for five vaccines take effect Saturday, August 1, according to officials with the Texas Department of State Health Services.
2009-06-11
Great music takes center of two RiverFest stages
Contributed
Spending time floating on the crystal clear Medina River is a favorite thing to do at Bandera Riverfest – second only to enjoying the music that makes the day perfect.
2009-06-11
Beware of stagnant water in your favorite watering holes
Courtesy of the B.C.R.A.G
Well, summer’s here and it’s time to cool off at your favorite swimming hole.
2009-06-11
Medina resident’s granddaughter named Salutatorian at CPHS
Contributed
Medina resident Elinor Vandergriff has plenty to be proud about. Her granddaughter, Christina Von Dohlen, just graduated from Center Point High School as class Salutatorian.
2009-06-11
Annual Blanco Lavender Festival set for June
Contributed
During the month of June, the town of Blanco, designated as the Lavender Capital of Texas, will celebrate all things lavender with festivities scheduled every weekend and highlighted by the fifth annual Blanco Lavender Festival
2009-06-18
Medina Lake VFD big winner at Medina Lake Barbeque Cook-off
ML Barbeque Publicity
A drizzly day failed to dampen the spirits – or cooking pits – of the 15 barbecue teams who participated in the fourth annual Medina Lake Barbeque Cook-off Saturday, May 16, at Thousand Trails in Lakehills.
2009-06-18
Lakehills – where Italy & New York meet
Stephanie Parker
With the opening of APizza Mia in Lakehills, Italian ice cream and New York pizza made their Lakehills debut – and according to taste testers – the opening was a smash hit.
2009-06-18
Medina graduate to attend West Point
Contributed
On the wings of a scholarship valued at $450,000, Medina High School valedictorian Preston Joseph Horejsi, son of Gary and Connie Horejsi, is headed to West Point for a career in military science.
2009-06-18
Meet & greet 1913 Runabout at RiverFest Car Show
By Buddy Holcomb
In 1977, I moved into an old home on Violet Road. I saw a gentleman driving an old car and selling eggs out of it. In 1986 I didn’t see him anymore. I learned he had become gravely ill and passed away shortly thereafter.
2009-06-18
Summer Reading Program begins at Bandera Library
By Julie Whitmore
All Bandera County students are invited to participate in the Bandera County Public Library’s eight-week Summer Reading Program, which is currently in progress.
2009-06-18
Western museum joins forces with BISD
Contributed
The Museum of Western Art (MOWA), located at 1550 Bandera Highway in Kerrville, recently joined forces with the Bandera Independent School District, for an innovative educational program.
2009-06-18
Usual aerial fireworks suspects banned
By Judith Pannebaker
As time approaches for the “rocket’s red glare” to light up night skies across the Hill Country, Bandera County Commissioners – in an unusual 2-1 decision – banned the sale of some fireworks
2009-06-18
Johnsons celebrate 60th Anniversary at Jam Session
Contributed
Medina High School sweethearts Sherrill and Loretta Johnson, who were married the week after graduation, celebrated their 60th anniversary
2009-06-18
Contributed
When the storms come and everything goes black, a group of dedicated men and women leave their families to face the elements and work around the clock to get the lights back on for everyone.
2009-06-18
‘Black Friday’ at The Ranch, 92.3 FM
By Judith Pannebaker
On air personalities at Kerrville’s The Ranch Radio, 92.3 FM, declared June 12 “Black Friday” when the Black brothers – Kevin of Katy, left, and Brian of Bandera
2009-06-25
Everyone charmed by 2009 home & garden tour.
By Judith Pannebaker
Everyone agreed – the 2009 Medina Lake Home & Garden Tour held recently to benefit the building fund of the Medina Lake Betterment Association, Inc. was “the best one of all.”
2009-06-25
By Stephanie Parker
Triple B Cafe, located at 11816 Park Road 37 next to the Viking Shopping Center in Lakehills, prides itself on slow-smoked pit barbecue meats, including brisket, sausage, ribs, pork loin, turkey and chicken.
2009-06-25
2009-06-25
Fundraiser celebrates the life of former Mayan Ranch wrangler Mike Brown
Contributed
The life of the late Mayan Dude Ranch wrangler Mike Brown life will be celebrated from 3 pm to 10 pm on Wednesday, July 1, at Troubadour’s, 807 Main Street. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit his wife and children.
2009-06-25
Ceremony set to honor local Confederate veterans
Contributed
Members of The Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) will honor those who fought in the Civil War at 2 pm, Saturday, June 27, at the Oak Rest Cemetery in Medina.
2009-06-25
Host an exchange student & study in China free
Special to the Courier
Everyone across the world dreams of exotic travel destinations, and for many international students that destination is the United States of America.
2009-06-25
HCAF presents 2009 members’ show
Special to the Courier
Turning Point I, the 2009 members’ exhibition of the Hill Country Arts Foundation, will be on display at the HCAF Duncan-McAshan Visual Arts Center at the Point Theater, 120 Point Theatre Road South in Ingram, through Saturday, June 27.
2009-06-25
United States Navy Ensign Seamus R. Nelson, formerly of Pipe Creek, was sworn in as a public affairs officer for the Navy Reserves on Saturday, June 20, by his father
